Author: Ben Simon

Dynamo Pro Wrestling comes to the Stratford Bar & Grill in Fenton this Saturday, June 13, for a main event that shouldn’t be missed.  Two of MWR’s Missouri Top 10 meet in the main event for the Dynamo Pro title.

Dynamo Pro Championship
^#1Jake Dirden (c) vs. ^#6Mike Outlaw

Dynamo Pro Tag Team Championship
The Black Hand Warriors (Michael Magnuson & Dave DeLorean) (c) vs. Keon Option & Justin D’Air

Paloma Starr vs. Lucy Mendez
Outtkast vs. Elvis Aliaga
Shorty Biggs vs. Outtkast

Bell at 8.  Tickets are $12 at the door.

Gary Jackson tries to regain the MMWA Heavyweight Title for the first time in over two years at the South Broadway Athletic Club on June 13.  However, Da’Marius Jones is no longer the champion to beat.

A.J. Williams redeemed an old Sean Orleans-endorsed title match contract to steal the MMWA Heavyweight Title from Jones last month.

Gary Jackson issued the challenge to Williams for a June 13 title showdown.  MMWA Commissioner Jim Harris made it official and also noted that there should be no more Orleans contracts.

MMWA Heavyweight Championship
A.J. Williams (c) vs. ^#5Gary Jackson

MMWA Junior Heavyweight Championship
^#9Everett Connors (c) vs. Denzell Vance

MMWA Survivor Championship
Kevin Lee Davidson (c) vs. Brian James vs. Tommy Dallas

MMWA Tag Team Championship
The St. Louis Connection (Andrew Wilder & Johnathon Zulu) (c) vs. Brandon Espinosa & ???

Bell at 8.  Tickets are $8.

World League Wrestling is home at the Race Wrestling Arena in Troy, Mo. on May 30.  The main event is a tag rematch from last month.  This time, there will be no disqualifications.

No Disqualification Match
^#4Leland Race & Trevor Murdoch vs. Superstar Steve Fender & Dangerous Derek McQuinn

Air Raid vs. Michael Magnuson
Brandon Espinosa vs. Dave DeLorean
Evan Morris vs. Dustin Bozworth

Bell at 7.  Tickets are $10.

This year’s “Wrestling at the Chase” anniversary event at the East Carondelet Community Center has been much anticipated for good reason.  The match card is tremendous and the special appearances are aplenty.

The Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling festivities start early with a meet-and-greet, complete with a nostalgia screen projecting classic Saint Louis wrestling videos.

In the main event, the only two-time SICW champion Flash Flanagan defends for the first time against Daniel Eads.  “The Man of Tomorrow” hasn’t wrestled for the title in 19 months.  Also, the Bruiser Brody Cup will be presented to the winner of a battle royal.

Classic Wrestling Championship
Flash Flanagan (c) vs. Daniel Eads

Ricky Cruz & Ron Powers vs. Attila Khan & Bull Bronson
Bruiser Brody Memorial Battle Royal
Keith Smith Jr. vs. Ken Kasa
Paloma Starr vs. Lucy Mendez

Meet Stan Hansen, Barbara Goodish, Larry Matysik, Mike McGuirk, and Mick Karch at the meet-and-greet before the matches at 3:30.

Bell at 8.  Tickets for the meet-and-greet and the event are $12 each.  Attend both for just $20.

Dynamo Pro Wrestling features its trainees in matches at the Knights of Columbus in Wood River, Ill. on May 9.  The occasion will be a rare treat to see the “future stars” of Greater St. Louis wrestling in action.

In addition to the Dynamo Pro Dojo’s best, Michael Elgin’s students will compete at this event.

Matches have yet to be announced.

Bell at 8.  Tickets are $10.  To purchase advance tickets, visit http://www.dynamoprowrestling.com or contact the Wood River Knights of Columbus at (618) 254-2211.

Evan Gelistico pinned Da’Marius Jones in a six-man tag match last month at the South Broadway Athletic Club.  Doing so earned Gelistico his first shot at the MMWA title, which he will receive on May 9 at the SBAC.

Also, Brian James defends his belt against newcomer Tommy Dallas, an unknown who debuted last month and won a battle royal to earn his crack at the title.

MMWA Heavyweight Championship
Da’Marius Jones (c) vs. Evan Gelistico

MMWA TV Championship
^#3Moondog Rover (c) vs. A.J. Williams

MMWA Survivor Championship
Brian James (c) vs. Tommy Dallas

Bell at 8.  Tickets are $8.

Dynamo Pro Wrestling presents a special Tuesday card at Off Broadway in Saint Louis on May 5.  Matches have yet to be announced.

Despite the poster, anticipation is high to see the new Dynamo Pro Champion Jake Dirden in action.  Also, will Mark Bland explain his actions after he demanded that referee Jay King count a tainted pinfall over the fallen Mike Outlaw?

Bell at 8.  Tickets are $10.

For the second time, MMWA Wrestling teams up with Cinco de Mayo on Cherokee Street.  On Saturday, grab some nachos, listen to live music, and check out the bodyslams starting at 2 at Cherokee & Oregon Streets (or somewhere nearby).

MMWA Heavyweight Championship
Da’Marius Jones (c) vs. Brandon Espinosa

MMWA Junior Heavyweight Championship
^#10Sean Orleans (c) vs. ^#9Everett Connors

^#5Gary Jackson vs. Evan Gelistico
Andrew Wilder vs. Kevin Lee Davidson
Tommy Dallas vs. Jimmy D

The card is promoted as having two start times.  This is a free outdoor event.

Dynamo Pro Wrestling returns to the Stratford Bar & Grill on Saturday, May 2.  Two matches have been announced so far, including Mike Outlaw’s fifth defense of his title against former champ Jake Dirden.

Dynamo Pro Championship
^#6Mike Outlaw (c) vs. ^#1Jake Dirden

^#2Ricky Cruz vs. Brandon Espinosa

Dynamo Pro Tag Team Championship
The Black Hand Warriors (Dave DeLorean & Michael Magnuson) (c) vs. The Bite Club (Jackal & Rocket Mapache)

Bell at 8.  It’s $12 at the door.

The East Carondelet Community Center hosts SICW Wrestling Explosion on April 25.  The card features a rare ladies match and the return of midget grapplers.  Gary Jackson makes the third defense of his title in the main event.

Classic Wrestling Championship
Gary Jackson (c) vs. Flash Flanagan

Daniel Eads vs. Curtis Wylde

Appearing: Lucy Mendez, Paloma Starr, Beautiful Bobby Dean, Little Kato

Bell at 8.  Tickets are $11 at the door.